Okoličná na Ostrove

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Coordinates: 47°48′N 17°56′E / 47.8, 17.933
Okoličná na Ostrove
Village
none Town hall
Town hall
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Nitra
District Komárno
Elevation 113 m (371 ft)
Coordinates 47°48′N 17°56′E / 47.8, 17.933
Area 29.89 km² (11.54 sq mi)
Population 1,427 (2004-12-31)
Density 48 /km² (124 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1229
Postal code 946 13
Area code +421-35
Car plate KN
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in Slovakia
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in Slovakia
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in Slovakia
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in the Nitra Region
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in the Nitra Region
Location of Okoličná na Ostrove in the Nitra Region
Wikimedia Commons: Okoličná na Ostrove
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Okoličná na Ostrove (Hungarian: Ekel) is a village and municipality in the Komarno District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1229.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 113 metres and covers an area of 29.89 km². It has a population of about 1435 people.

[edit] Demographics

The village is about 89% Magyar, and 11% Slovak.

[edit] Facilities

The village has a public library a gym and a football pitch.